Jewels at 50 : Pacific Northwest Ballet

In 1967, George Balanchine choreographed three ballets, Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds, for New York City Ballet. Today, we know them as Jewels.
Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal brought Jewels to PNB in 2006. Since then, he has invited members of the original cast to coach our dancers. In 2014, we were honored to have four of the original dancers in our Seattle studios. Through rehearsals, lecture-demonstrations and interviews, they left an indelible mark on the Company.
In observance of the 50th anniversary of Jewels, we are sharing their wealth of knowledge, insight and humor.
JEWELS
Sep. 22 - Oct. 1, 2017
www.pnb.org

[@Chrischu42]

I was fortunate enough to attend the rehearsals taught by Edward Villella and Jacques d'Amboise...they were magical. And I am so thankful that PNB has archived these wonderful times for us all to learn from and enjoy forever. This is a very special documentary.

[@JDCasey]

Jewels! Such a gem for our art form.

[@bumpssmiles3786]

This is beautiful to see such a talented prima in her prime and now teaching other dancers.

[@marilynsitaker4198]

Bravo! Thank you for showing these treasured Balanchine originals--D'Amboise, Verdy, Villella and Paul--training the next generation. Lovely!

[@seewhathadhappenedwas328]

Such beautiful dancers being taught by a magnificent former ballerina.

[@nan2kaye]

Jacque .. a Master Dancer & Teacher!

[@JDCasey]

Nancy Kaye couldn't agree more!

[@Elektralena]

OMG this is so lovely. Thank you for sharing all of this and such a wonderful program this season. I can hardly wait and am counting the days!!!!

[@jamesthosbaker]

What a superb documentary!

[@HeyKaitlyn]

Thank you so much for sharing a priceless experience of dance and artistry with us ♡

[@barbaralemere5183]

Hi jaques! So nice to see you giving your expertise to the PNB dancers. What a treat! Oh and there is our beautiful Violette! No matter who I see dance this, even though they are all wonderful in it and bring their own artistry to the piece, I always remember the solo because for me Emeralds has her idelible stamp on it. Edward Villella and Mimi Paul too! You guys are so lucky to have them. Savor the moment.

[@beefitze7281]

such subtlety, such humility, it is a real treat to learn with you ******

[@susiebutler1635]

I miss watching Carla dance so much!

[@theatreandbeautylover2489]

This is amazing! Can't wait to see Jewels later this month

[@jessicahernandez6328]

This Is beautiful 😍💓

[@najah7781]

so lovely to hear Jacques d'Amboise commending the pianist. It must be a thankless job sometimes, to play for ballet class and rehearsals.

[@lalou0001]

Thank you for posting this !

[@Jayjen35]

Thank you thank you thank you! ! !

[@sarahakin]

I miss Carla.

[@newyorkmyndd9801]

This was beautiful,

[@Godhelpus62]

I loved this!

[@jessicahernandez6328]

Awesome 💓

[@kaca2903]

Amazing quotes... "... pas de trois.", including the audience, and "...enjoy you looking at her."

[@broadwaymelody33]

Holy crap, Jacques!

[@dennislandmesser]

Inspirational

[@avesraggiana]

If only Olga Smirnova and the other Russians could watch Korbes tear into that Diamonds manege with such daring and abandon, and learn from it.

[@Mark_R_Tho]

Awww Edward❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ericmazzie]

Amen; 20:36